by Joann For the last four years I’ve uncommittedly practiced yoga at Laughing Lotus in the city located on 18th street between 5th and 6th Ave. I worked in Chelsea for a while and it was not only convenient but the best spot in the city considering vibe, instruction, and humility.
I was particularly smitten with one instructor by the name of Sheri, born and raised in Brooklyn, a spunky groovy diva who must’ve been a…
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I’m so gald you were able to check these out. I’ve always wanted to check Kusala out and I’m ashamed that I live right across the street and never have.
Which studio do you think would be better for a first timer?
I’ve been going to Kusala for a couple of years now and nowhere else I’ve tried compares. All of the teacher are wonderful in their own totally different ways. I just wish I were less broke so I could continue to go on a regular basis.
wow, thanks for this post. i’d never heard of cat cow and feel the same way about the studios in williamsburg.
Thanks for the post, I hadn’t heard of Cat Cow. I put them on my yoga map. There’s also Sangha Yoga that just opened in Williamsburg, haven’t tried their classes yet…
justine I’ve only been to one class at Kusala and it was intermediate so i’m sure they’re basics are a good start but the saturday noon at cat cow was basic and was amazing and super sweet and intimate. your choice!